6 Allentown Firefighters Sworn In

Six new firefighters have been sworn in to serve the city of Allentown.

They replace firemen who retired in 1995. The firefighters were sworn in together Jan. 23 after being trained at the department's academy. They will be involved in a three-year apprenticeship program.

The new firefighters, all Allentown residents, are:

* Robert Brett, a graduate of Southern Lehigh High School. He also attended Lehigh-Carbon Community College.

* Michael Barron, a graduate of Liberty High School. He also attended Lehigh Carbon-Community College.

* Scott Henrick, a graduate of Allen High School. He attended Lehigh-Carbon Community College and graduated from Millersville University. He is a second generation firefighter with his father currently serving as a lieutenant.

* Raymond Royer, a graduate of Allen High School. He served four years in the Navy.

* Jeffrey Hess, a graduate of Dieruff High School. He attended Lehigh-Carbon Community College and is serving in the Army Reserve.

* Michael Zellin, a graduate of Allen. He attended Lehigh-Carbon Community College and served two years in the Navy.

Two firemen also received promotions at the ceremony. They are Shaun Lindenmuth, promoted to fire lieutenant, and Michael Eberly, to fire specialist.

Lindenmuth joined the department in 1986 and was promoted to fire specialist in 1992. He is a graduate of East Stroudsburg University and served in the Navy. He completed the Civil Service Exam for fire lieutenant and has been working in that position since September. He will replace Lt. Carl Helman who retired in 1995.

Eberly joined the department in 1990. He is a graduate of Allen High School. He recently passed the Civil Service Exam for fire specialist and has been working in that position since November. He will permanently fill the position vacated by the promotion of Lindenmuth.